1dm Auto Care

10/19/2022

New motor going in!

05/05/2020

04/23/2020

Spark plugs are a vital component of your vehicle, and are also one of the hardest working. The average spark plugs fires up to 400 times per minute per cylinder, which is why these small parts need to be replaced periodically. Worn spark plugs can lead to engine damage, reduced fuel efficiency, and poor engine performance such as misfiring and sluggish acceleration.

It is important to have your vehicle inspected if you notice any of the following symptoms:

- Rattling, knocking or pinging noises coming from the engine
- Hard vehicle start
- Reduced vehicle performance
- Decreased fuel efficiency

04/21/2020

Did you know that the average car contains over 30,000 unique parts? That's a lot of working components!

04/19/2020

What places in your future travel plans are you most looking forward to visiting?

04/16/2020

With a majority of vehicle owners living in areas of the world that have stay-at-home orders, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues.

Read more here: http://www.carcare.org/keep-maintaining-vehicle-even-sits-idle/

04/14/2020

Who's guilty of this? 😂

04/12/2020

Hear a squealing or grinding noise while braking? You're more than likely driving with worn brake pads.

The lifespan of brake pads depends on a few factors, including your driving habits, the quality of the brake pads, and your vehicle. You can check your vehicle's owner's manual for information regarding when your vehicle's brake pads should be replaced. However, it is always important to have your vehicle inspected as soon as you experience an issue with your brakes, including the following symptoms:

- Squealing or grinding noises while braking
- Vehicle takes longer to slow or stop than usual
- Spongy brake pedal
- Vibrating while braking

04/09/2020

What a person listens to while driving can say a lot about their interests. We want to know, what do you listen to regularly while driving? Podcasts, the radio, a music playlist, or an audiobook?

If you say a CD or cassette tape, we reserve the right to judge you a little bit. Just kidding. 😉